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Open Book

Open Book Impact Report 2025-2026

Open Book runs shared reading and creative writing groups across Scotland. Its Impact Report 2025-2026 records around 1,000 sessions delivered in around 70 locations, 70 groups meeting across Scotland and online, and 95% of participants saying they felt more connected to people.

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Open Book is a Scottish charity founded in 2013 that brings people together through shared reading and creative writing groups, delivering around 1,000 sessions a year in communities across Scotland and online.

Key Metrics

Sessions delivered Around 1,000 shared reading and creative writing sessions delivered each year in around 70 locations.
Groups across Scotland 70 Open Book groups meeting across Scotland and online.
More connected 95% of participants said they felt more connected to people as a result of taking part, based on feedback from 237 Open Book Members.
Festival participation 300 Members attended a literary festival or event with Open Book.

Key Outcomes

  • 95% of participants felt more connected to others through shared reading.
  • 70 community reading groups sustained across Scotland and online.

Geography

Scotland

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